ENGR 330 - Inventory Control System

Project Charter
Inventory Control System

Description

Work with the Habitat for Humanity in White County to install a cost effective inventory control system in the Restore.

Objectives

To find an affordable inventory control system that best fits their needs in the Restore.
To implement the chosen system.

Outcomes or Deliverables

A new inventory control system for the Restore that is both effective and cost efficient.

Critical Dates

Unknown

Estimated Budget

Unknown

Community Partners

Habitat for Humanity, White County, AR

Stakeholders

Richard Wells
Lance Gibson
Harding University

Team Members

Mitch Maynard
Aaron Motes

ReStore Inventory Control System.docx
ReStore Inventory.pptx

TASK STATUS REPORT #4
Project Description:	Work with Habitat for Humanity ReStore in White County, AR to find the most cost effective solution to help them with inventory control.
Project Sponsor:	HFH	Sponsor Rep:	Rick Eichhorn
Program Manager:	Rich Wells	Project Manager:	Mitch Maynard
Period Covered by the Report:
Accomplished This Period:
Found barcode scanners on ebay that were fairly inexpensive.
Planned But Not Accomplished This Period:
N/A
Objectives To Next Reporting Period:
Find inexpensive software that would meet the needs of the ReStore
Risks/Outstanding Issues/Problems:
Haven’t heard back from Jordan on exactly what issues they would like the system to solve.
TASK STATUS REPORT #3
Project Description:	Work with Habitat for Humanity ReStore in White County, AR to find the most cost effective solution to help them with inventory control
Project Sponsor:	HFH	Sponsor Rep:	Rick Eichhorn
Program Manager:	Rich Wells	Project Manager:	Mitch Maynard
Period Covered by the Report:	September 20 through September 27
Accomplished This Period:
Met with Jordan at the ReStore and discussed potential solutions to the inventory control problem. Determined that a laminated sheet of labeled bar codes at the register would likely be the best solution. 1critical_path_method.xls Details Download 84 KB
Planned But Not Accomplished This Period:
N/A
Objectives To Next Reporting Period:
Research ways to implement such a system in a cost-effective way, and in a way that would be easy for the older volunteers to work with. Contact other ReStores that have implemented similar solutions to inventory control.
Risks/Outstanding Issues/Problems:
N/A

TASK STATUS REPORT #2
Project Description:	Work with Habitat for Humanity ReStore in White County, AR to find the most cost effective solution to help them with inventory control.
Project Sponsor:	HFH	Sponsor Rep:	Rick Eichhorn
Program Manager:	Rich Wells	Project Manager:	Mitch Maynard
Period Covered by the Report:	September 12 through September 20, 2011
Accomplished This Period:
Got in contact with Jordan. Inquired about setting up a meeting at the ReStore on Thursday, September 22.
Planned But Not Accomplished This Period:
Meet with Jordan at the ReStore and discuss possibilities.
Objectives To Next Reporting Period:
Meet with Jordan at the ReStore and discuss possibilities.
Risks/Outstanding Issues/Problems:
Still need more information about specific problems they are facing.

TASK STATUS REPORT #1
Project Description:	Work with Habitat for Humanity Restore in White County, AR to find the most cost effective inventory control system.
Project Sponsor:	HFH	Sponsor Rep:	Rick Eichhorn
Program Manager:	Rich Wells	Project Manager:	Mitch Maynard
Period Covered by the Report:	August 23 through September 12, 2011
Accomplished This Period:
Research of existing inventory control systems begun. A list of questions made concerning the needs of Habitat For Humanity in White County.
Planned But Not Accomplished This Period:
N/A
Objectives To Next Reporting Period:
Get answers to questions and continue research. Explore possible solutions in more detail.
Risks/Outstanding Issues/Problems:
Little can be accomplished until more is known about the problem.